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Diana Allard, a cataloging assistant in UNO's Criss Library, has been named UNO's Employee of the Month for December. The Omaha native received her undergraduate degree from Midland College and graduate degree from UNO. One nominator said of her, "The library world is changing rapidly, and anyone who is a part of it must learn to grow and adapt to new technologies. Diana always moves with the times and learns each new process. Adaptability is Diana's middle name. She is always willing and able to step in when needed."

The Vending Lounge at Eppley Administration Building (Room
232), will have limited access starting today, Dec.
22, due to a remodel project scheduled over the UNO Winter Break (Dec.
26-30). Beginning at 2 p.m., this Friday, Dec. 23, no access to the room
will be permitted. Access to the Vending Lounge will be available on Tuesday,
Jan. 3, 2012.

To improve accessibility, Human Resources recently launched
a new A-Z index in the UNO Employee Handbook. The A-Z index features
information related to employee benefits, services and processes. The A-Z index
is located on page 130 of the handbook and can be found online at: http://www.unomaha.edu/humanresources/Documents/emphandbook.pdf.

Effective Jan. 1, 2012, all mileage reimbursements for
approved travel by personal automobile will remain at the rate of fifty-five
and one-half cents ($.555) per mile as established by the IRS in July 2011.
This rate should also be used when reimbursing visiting personnel or students
for their travel. UNO's mileage reimbursement policy can be found at http://www.unomaha.edu/acctserv/Mileage.php.

"As a parent, I know how important it is to offer
support to caregivers; especially, those in charge of our most prized
possessions -- our children," said Renae Rust, CCSW faculty co-chair. "Donators
can rest assured that all donations will be gratefully appreciated by both the
staff and children."

The commission thought it was appropriate to remind everyone
of the program during the holidays since it's the season for giving; however,
the Child Care Center will continue to accept giving tree donations throughout
the year. To contribute, choose an item from the "giving tree" send
it through campus mail or bring it to the Child Care Center.

"The giving tree is always changing - we will put items
on it as they are needed," said Dawn Hove, director of the Child Care
Center. "A few things we need, currently, are wet wipes, batteries, baking
items; such as flour sugar, salt, cake mixes, Jell-O, pudding, food coloring,
pasta (all kinds), etc."

Since its doors opened in 1986, the UNO Child Care Center
has offered early childhood education programming for children - age 18 months
to five years during the academic year; and until 12 years during the summer -
of students, faculty, staff and alumni. The center was the first program in
Nebraska to be accredited by the National Association for the Education of
Young Children (NAEYC).

"We're not a daycare anymore. Today we offer a early
childhood educational program," Hove said. "Educating the
university's youngest students is our ultimate goal."

The UNO Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes superior
effort, dedication and exemplary conduct in the education of students. Nominations
for the 2012 Excellence in Teaching Award (EIT) are due Friday, Jan. 20. The
nomination form and criteria are available on the EIT Web site at http://www.unomaha.edu/aandsaffairs/inside/ceita.php.

Nomination forms should be sent to Charlotte Swank, EAB 201,
or cswank@unomaha.edu.
For questions, contact Swank at 402.554.2967.

Jennifer Huberty, associate professor in the School of
Health, Physical Education and Recreation, is inviting women who enjoy reading,
being social and who also want to become healthier to consider joining the next
session of Fit Minded, a physical activity book club.

Formerly known as research study "Women Bound to Be
Active," Fit Minded empowers women to become physically active by focusing
on increasing self-worth and physical activity through a book club format.
Through reading and discussion, Fit Minded provides women skills and strategies
so that they can be active on their own for a lifetime. Fit Minded also offers
online resources, including blogging, chatting and activity tracking.

Session Six is forming now. Members will meet for an hour
starting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday evenings on the UNO campus starting Jan. 30,
2012. Fit Minded is facilitated by Dr. Huberty and her team.